GRE Word List
PROPONENT
one who argues in favor of something : advocate
The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| slipshod | wearing loose shoes or slippers |
| haven | harbor |
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| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| vernacular | using a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language |
| discrepancy | the quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance |
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| cuisine | manner of preparing food : style of cooking |
| parry | to ward off a weapon or blow |
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